Aki are becoming a thorn in the side of Astoria now. They went from cabinetry into development and are not a part of the problem.
That beautiful brick building should stay. We need character in Astoria. Stop building junk and tearing down what makes our neighborhood beautiful.

Astoria is becoming way too overcrowded. I use to think of Astoria as the suburbs when I lived in Manhattan, 25 years ago. I miss the low buildings and private houses, and ma and pop shops along the streets. Unfortunately Astoria is now becoming just like
Manhattan with tall buildings, and big name establishments being built. How sad it is to see this happening to such a beautiful neighborhood.

Many Astorians agree with you. However there is a new generation of new Astorians (mostly renters) that love it around here because it is cheaper than Long Island City and they enjoy the night life and all that comes with it. Only time will tell if the new generation will stick around (like past Astorians) or move on to quieter places when they feel like settling down. Btw, i seen an improvement in Southern Astoria where as Northern Astoria is experiencing a decline.

I live around the block. These new developments are going to happen whether we like it or not. But i am glad it will be mostly residential than commercial. The Ditmars area is a mess and I can imagine what it will be like once all the new commercial developments are completed. And I heard more older stores are being sold on 31 st and ditmars. I hope they keep the commercial area where it belongs.

The NYC Ferry system is set to undergo a significant expansion in coming months, with the Astoria route, connecting the western Queens neighborhood to Wall Street, getting a new stop at the Brooklyn Navy Yard this spring.

A 24-year-old Brooklyn man who crashed his car on the BQE in 2017 and left a 25-year-old Astoria woman inside his burning vehicle to die was sentenced yesterday to four to 12 years in prison, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office.